Bacteremia in Early Infancy: Etiology and Management

Joseph B. Cantey; Amanda C. Farris; Sarah M. McCormick

doi:10.1007/s11908-015-0508-3

Bacteremia in Early Infancy: Etiology and Management

Joseph B. Cantey, Amanda C. Farris, Sarah M. McCormick

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Abstract

We reviewed the literature regarding bacteremia in early infancy (age ≤ 90 days). Bacteremia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in young infants. However, recent epidemiologic data suggest that the incidence of bacteremia is decreasing and the pathogens responsible for invasive disease are changing. These changes will impact the evaluation and management of young infants. We review the current epidemiology of community-acquired bacteremia in early infancy with particular emphasis on the causative agents, diagnostic evaluation, and empiric and definitive antimicrobial treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	1
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Current Infectious Disease Reports
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-015-0508-3
State	Published - Jan 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Antibiotics
Blood culture
Enterococcus
Escherichia coli
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase
Group B Streptococcus
Infant
Listeria
Neonate

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Infectious Diseases

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